How To Apply

You must apply to the program through this website ONLY.The instructions below must be followed exactly to receive full consideration for
admission to the program. We look forward to reviewing your application and all supporting
documents by the deadline.

Once all the fields have been validated, check the box certifying your application
is accurate and click Submit.

Once you have completed your online application, you will be prompted to pay a non-refundable
$55 program application fee. Your application will not officially be submitted until
payment has been received. Upon completion, you will receive an email within 48 hours
confirming receipt of your application. If you do not receive a confirmation email,
login to your account and ensure the status of your application is listed as "Posted".
An application in any other has not been successfully submitted to the university.

Note: If you are offered admission into this program, you will be prompted to pay
a $150 "intent to enroll" fee upon acceptance. This fee will hold your place in the
program and will be credited towards your first semester fees.

STEP 2: Submit official transcripts to CSUSM

In addition to submitting the university application and application fee, you must
request and submit one official transcript from each academic institution you have attended. Electronic delivery is the preferred transcript delivery method. Verify with your
school if an electronic transcript is available. Electronic transcripts can be provided
through external or third party vendors (Credential Solutions, eTranscriptCA, National
Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, etc.). When ordering your transcript, please choose
California State University San Marcos as the intended recipient from the school name
dropdown. If California State University San Marcos is not listed, please use transcripts@csusm.edu as the recipient email address.

Mail: All official transcripts must be in sealed envelopes and mailed or delivered to:

Electronic: Electronic transcripts provided through external, or third party vendors (Credential
Solutions, Docufile, Parchment, etc.) must email the transcripts to the following
email address: transcripts@csusm.edu

Revised/New Transcripts: Students submitting updated transcripts or transcripts from institutions not listed
on the original application should email el@csusm.edu to indicate the transcript has been sent. Please include your full name, the school
from which the transcript was sent and the program name of MCS.

Questions for Applicants to answer on Personal Statements

Include your answers to the following questions in your personal statement along with
any other information you think the Review Committee would find pertinent.

Answering these questions will help the Review Committee determine whether your work
experience will satisfy some or all of the prerequisites required for the program. It
may also determine which of the Cyber Preparation Modules you may waive or need to
take.

Below are descriptions of the prerequisites in three areas. If you have not taken equivalent courses for the prerequisites, please briefly describe what equivalent
work experience you have.

What is your knowledge or experience in these Programming areas?

Experience using at least one modern programming language (not a scripting language).

Knowledge of common features in modern programming languages.

What is your knowledge or experience in these Math areas?

Discrete mathematics (counting, set theory, modular arithmetic).

Elementary probability.

Familiarity with functions, especially exponential and logarithmic.

What is your knowledge or experience in these Networking areas?

A fundamental understanding of networking such as sub-netting, routing, VLANs,